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Feature film — 2005

Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)

5.71h 53mDrama — Romance — TV Movie

A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.

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A high-signal pick with 39 votes.

Do We Inc. / Harpo Films

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Director: Darnell Martin

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Cast & crew

Halle Berry as Janie Starks

Halle Berry

Janie Starks

Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Joe Starks

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Joe Starks

Michael Ealy as Tea Cake

Michael Ealy

Tea Cake

Ruby Dee as Nanny

Ruby Dee

Nanny

Terrence Howard as Amos Hicks

Terrence Howard

Amos Hicks

Nicki Micheaux as Phoebe Watson

Nicki Micheaux

Phoebe Watson

Lorraine Toussaint as Pearl Stone

Lorraine Toussaint

Pearl Stone

Gabriel Casseus as Sam Watson

Gabriel Casseus

Sam Watson

Lynette DuPree as Alva

Lynette DuPree

Alva

Artel Great as Motor Boat

Artel Great

Motor Boat

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